The Senses of Hearing, Touch and Taste 1618

"The Senses of Hearing, Touch and Taste" is an oil painting by Jan Brueghel the Elder, created in 1618, and currently housed at the Museo del Prado in Madrid, Spain. This artwork features a lavishly decorated room filled with people, animals, and objects, all depicting the senses of hearing, touch, and taste. The central figures are engaged in a feast, while musicians entertain them. The painting is a testament to Brueghel's mastery of detail and ability to capture the opulence of the era. It is a quintessential example of 17th-century Flemish still life and genre painting.